chimaphila maculata - spotted wintergreen
This is a low evergreen perennial that grows from 4 to 8 inches tall and arises from a rhizome. The stem leaves are opposite, lance-shaped, thick, toothed, and striped with white along the midvein and often along the lateral veins. The nodding, white, waxy flowers have 5 petals. The stigma is rounded and green. The fruit is erect.
This flower blooms from June to July. It is common, and is found in dry woods, especially sandy soils.
This flower blooms from June to July. It is common, and is found in dry woods, especially sandy soils.